Live Tonight: Why?, The Weeknd

Why? mastermind Yoni Wolf has carved a unique niche for himself since debuting in the mid-2000s. His ultra-personal hip-hop is indie-friendly—an endearingly gawky frontman, cutesy beats with glockenspiel and acoustic guitar—but also deeply uncomfortable, always letting listeners in a bit closer than they might like. With Lovers Without Borders. Neumos. 8 p.m. $15 adv. All ages. ANDREW GOSPE

Why? performs at Neumos tonight.

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